Chef de Cuisine ( Banqueting) ( ADD )

InterContinental Hotels Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented chef de cuisine to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This role involves designing innovative menus, ensuring the highest food quality, and fostering a collaborative environment among kitchen staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for culinary excellence, thriving in a fast-paced setting. If you're ready to inspire creativity and deliver exceptional dining experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to culinary mastery and make your mark in the hospitality industry!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing the menu and ensuring food quality standards.
• Hiring and training kitchen staff while coordinating their efforts.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Culinary School Qualification

Job description

We are looking for an admirable chef de cuisine to lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces. The chef de cuisine will be responsible for designing the menu, hiring and training kitchen staff, collaborating with restaurant management, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed.

To ensure success, you should have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu.
• Keeping track of new trends in the industry.
• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.

Qualifications:

• Qualification from a culinary school.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Creative, innovative thinking.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.

If you don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job, we'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.